Texas House adjourns third special session without passing school vouchers or border security

With Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan openly feuding, Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call lawmakers back for an unprecedented fifth session in one year.

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Texas House adjourns third special session without passing school vouchers or border security

With Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan openly feuding, Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call lawmakers back for an unprecedented fifth session in one year.

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Third special session nears its end (Nov. 7, 2023)

On Tuesday’s show: While today is Election Day in Greater Houston and across the state, it’s also the last day of the third special session of the Texas Legislature. We discuss what was accomplished — and mostly what wasn’t.

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Third special session nears its end (Nov. 7, 2023)

On Tuesday's show: While today is Election Day in Greater Houston and across the state, it's also the last day of the third special session of the Texas Legislature. We discuss what was accomplished -- and mostly what wasn't.

Houston Public Media

49 percent of Texans support school vouchers for low-income parents, Houston survey says

38 percent of rural voters support vouchers for low-income parents, compared to 52 percent of city voters, according to the survey.

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49 percent of Texans support school vouchers for low-income parents, Houston survey says

38 percent of rural voters support vouchers for low-income parents, compared to 52 percent of city voters, according to the survey.

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